HPE: Physical Education

HPE 102. Adventure and Contemporary Activities. 2 Credits.

Provides future physical educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to instruct, demonstrate, and assess a variety of adventure and contemporary activities. Students will be able to setup, facilitate and process various ground initiatives as well as low and high ropes course elements. Students will also become proficient performing various contemporary or "alternative" activities such as mountain biking, orienteering and tchoukball among others.

HPE 104. Fitness and Wellness I. 2 Credits.

Fitness and Wellness I is designed to provide Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) students the foundational knowledge needed for teaching a comprehensive K-12 fitness and wellness curriculum. PETE students will gain the knowledge and skills they need to make meaningful and lasting behavior changes needed for living a healthy lifestyle. They will examine contemporary literature and research on fitness and wellness and participate in, design, implement, and assess numerous pedagogical activities.

HPE 105. Fitness and Wellness II. 2 Credits.

This course (FW2) builds upon the information and concepts established in Fitness and Wellness I (FW1). While FW1's foci were on scholastic curriculum and pedagogy, FW2 examines individual subjects commonly taught in public school physical education. In this course students will a) examine best instructional practices, b) study developmentally appropriate content, and c) apply pedagogical content knowledge by planning, teaching, and assessing fitness and wellness content. The goal of this course is to provide Physical Education Teacher Certification students with contemporary content and methods necessary to teach meaningful and effective classes.

HPE 105 Prerequisite: Successful completion of HPE 104.

HPE 108. Introduction to K-12 Health and Physical Education. 3 Credits.

Designed to provide students with the foundational knowledge needed for teaching a quality and comprehensive K-12 health & physical education curriculum. In this course, students will a) understand the history and philosophy of health and physical education, b) analyze the Essential Components of a Quality Health and Physical Education Program (policy & environment, curriculum, appropriate instruction, student assessments), and c) examine best pedagogical practices through observing veteran teachers. Students will engage in classroom observations (Pennsylvania Department of Education [PDE] Stage 1 Field Experience) hours throughout the semester to analyze effective teaching in health and physical education.

HPE 140. Aquatic Fundamentals/ Emergency Water Safety. 2 Credits.

Review of aquatic skills with advanced stroke techniques, safety, and survival techniques. Successful completion of all skills will possibly earn the student American Red Cross (ARC) Level 6 classification in the three areas of Swimming, Diving, and Fitness Swimming. Emphasis is placed on lead-up skills and teaching progressions of aquatic skills. This is not a beginner swimming course.

HPE 140 Prerequisite: Students must be able to swim proficiently in shallow and deep water.

HPE 186. Motor Development and Motor Learning. 3 Credits.

Understanding how children and adolescents acquire motor skills and become a skillful movers requires an integration of knowledge from the fields of motor development and motor learning. Motor development focuses on the progressive age-related changes in motor behavior attributed to growth, development and maturation. Motor learning focuses on the relatively permanent changes in motor behavior brought about by practice and experience. The focus of motor development and motor learning each provides a unique aspect to understanding the motor behavior of the moving child and adolescent; however it is the relationship between the aspects that provide a rich understanding of how both acquire motor skills. Physical education teachers must be able to use motor development knowledge to design goals appropriate for the developmental stage and perceptual motor abilities of the learner; and use motor learning knowledge to design appropriate movement tasks and practice conditions for the type of skill.

HPE 201. Developmental Gymnastics and Dance. 2 Credits.

The purpose of this two-credit course is to provide health and physical education teacher candidates with the appropriate methods, materials, and skills needed for teaching gymnastics and dance in the K-12 physical education curriculum. Focus will be placed on the development of skills and concepts as they relate to gymnastics and dance.

HPE 202. Invasion Games. 2 Credits.

The course will incorporate three elements throughout the semester: teaching, performance, and analysis. The Tactical Games Approach for all subjects will be utilized along with a clear focus on an Invasion Game concept, will be used to develop a clear and logical teaching approach to various physical education subjects. With this approach the students will learn each sport in its entirety, not just the specific skills used when in possession of the ball or disc. Students will be required to develop fundamental demonstration skills for each sport while simultaneously learning the skill progression for each. After learning each skill, the students will then perform systematic analyses on their classmate's performance on various motor skill elements.

HPE 203. Net and Wall Games. 2 Credits.

The course provides future physical educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to instruct, demonstrate, and assess the lifetime sports of tennis, badminton, volleyball, and pickleball. The Tactical Games Approach for all subjects will be utilized along with a clear focus on the Invasion Games concept and will be used to develop a clear and logical teaching approach to various physical education topics. With this approach students will learn the different sports in their entirety, not just specific skills used when in possession of the ball. Students will be required to develop fundamental demonstration skills for each sport while simultaneously learning the skill progression for each. After learning each skill, the students will then perform systematic analyses on their classmate's performances on various motor skill elements.

HPE 205. Curriculum and Instruction: Inclusion in Health & Physical Education. 3 Credits.

To provide Health and Physical Education majors with the skills, knowledge and attitudes: 1) to provide individuals with disabilities appropriate physical education/activity in inclusive setting, 2) to prepare participants with disabilities for lifetime physical activity and fitness pursuits in the school and community settings, 3) to advocate for appropriate physical activities for individuals with disabilities; 4) to modify the environment for participation of individuals with disabilities to the maximal extent possible in the general physical education class/community based settings; 5) to assess students with disabilities and make recommendations for goals, objectives, specially designed instruction, placement, and modifications to curriculum, equipment, and other support services; 6) to work as a team player on the multidisciplinary team.

HPE 205 Prerequisite: Successful completion of KIN 103 and HPE 186; and field clearances. Corequisite: HPE 206.

HPE 206. Adapted PE & Health for Students with Disabilities. 3 Credits.

Through classroom and hands-on teaching experiences this course will provide health and physical education majors with the skills, knowledge and attitudes to meet the needs of students with disabilities in inclusive and segregated health and physical education classes and to meet the NASPE beginning teacher standards and the PA chapter 49.13 special education standards.

HPE 206 Prerequisite: Successful completion of KIN 103 and HPE 186; and field clearances. Corequisite: HPE 205.

HPE 220. Assessment and Technology in Health and Physical Education. 3 Credits.

Designed to provide Health and Physical Education teacher candidates with the knowledge needed to implement appropriate technology to enhance teaching and learning and implement appropriate assessments. In this course, students will a) analyze assessment strategies and tools to enhance student learning, b) develop formal assessments, c) use assessment data to reflect on performance, and d) analyze and develop technology to increase student performance and comprehension.

HPE 225. Behavior Management and Culturally Responsive Teaching in Health & Physical Education. 3 Credits.

This course is designed to provide the knowledge and strategies of behavior management to promote student prosocial behaviors and academic growth. Techniques for developing and implementing behavior interventions, including collaboration with other educators and families, will be discussed. Furthermore, information will be discussed to prepare candidates to understand how culture impacts teaching and learning. Development of resources and strategies for implementing culturally responsive practices will be explored to meet the unique needs of all K-12 students through various writing and reflection assignments.

Gen Ed Attribute: Writing Emphasis

HPE 253. Adapted Aquatics, Lifetime Sport, and Fitness. 3 Credits.

This course is designed to increase knowledge and skills in providing appropriate and safe adapted aquatics, sports, and fitness activities to individuals with disabilities. Outside hours required.

Equivalent courses: KIN 253

HPE 254. Introduction to Disability Studies. 3 Credits.

This course is the examination of the critical disability theory from a social, political, and cultural lens, examining personal experiences within a variety of constructs. This class is focused on how disability is defined, represented, and perceived, taught from a disability culture viewpoint which fosters an informed and reasoned openness to, and understanding of, differences.

Gen Ed Attribute: Diverse Communities

HPE 300. Elementary Physical Education Curriculum & Instruction + Field. 4 Credits.

Designed to provide Health and Physical Education Teacher certification students with the knowledge and skills needed for teaching a quality and comprehensive grade K-5 physical education curriculum. In this course, students will a) describe essential components of grade K-5 quality physical education curriculum, b) plan for an elementary physical education unit (curriculum, appropriate instruction, student assessments), and c) demonstrate best pedagogical practices through peer teaching, and d) engage in Pennsylvania Department of Education Stage 2 Field experience in a K-6 Physical Education environment. Students will engage in classroom observations (Pennsylvania Department of Education [PDE] Stage 2 Field Experience) hours throughout the semester to analyze effective teaching in physical education.

HPE 300 Prerequisite: Successful completion of HPE 108, HPE 186, HPE 220, and HPE 225. Prerequisite or Corequisite: HPE 330.

HPE 304. Secondary Physical Education Curriculum & Instruction. 3 Credits.

Designed to provide Health and Physical Education Teacher certification students with the knowledge and skills needed for teaching a quality and comprehensive grade 6-12 physical education curriculum. In this course, students will a) describe essential components of grade 6-12 quality physical education curriculum, b) plan for a secondary physical education unit (curriculum, appropriate instruction, student assessments), and c) demonstrate best pedagogical practices through peer teaching.

HPE 304 Prerequisite: Successful completion of HPE 108, HPE 186, HPE 220, and HPE 225; and Teacher Candidacy. Prerequisite or Corequisite: HPE 334.

HPE 305. Pedagogy and Critical Issues in Urban School Wellness Education. 3 Credits.

This course affords teacher candidates the opportunity to gain the experience, confidence and pedagogical skills to effectively teach school wellness education in an urban setting. The course will examine critical issues such as the social, cultural, historical, political, and economic forces that have shaped their development and that of urban schools. An emphasis will be placed on analyzing and reflecting critically on past and present educational reform initiatives and how they impacted the students, teachers, families and the community. Finally, topics such as the racial achievement gap, immigration, deindustrialization, suburbanization, crime and relevant community institutions will be explored.

HPE 305 Prerequisite: Successful completion of HPE 186 and HPE 108.

Gen Ed Attribute: Writing Emphasis

HPE 315. Adapted Physical Education & Health for Students with Disabilities Curriculum & Instruction + Field. 4 Credits.

Through classroom and hands-on teaching experiences this course will provide Health and Physical Education majors and Adapted Physical Activity Minors with the skills, knowledge, and attitudes to 1) meet the needs of students with disabilities in various settings by providing adaptations and modification; 2) assess students with disabilities and make recommendations for goals, objectives, specially designed instruction, placement, and adaptation/modifications; 3) be an active participant on the multidisciplinary team, and 4) meet the beginning teacher standards. Students will engage in classroom observations and teaching K-12 youth with disabilities health and physical education (Pennsylvania Department of Education [PDE] Stage 3 Field Experience) hours through out the semester to apply adaptations and modifications to meet the needs of students with disabilities in various settings; assess students with disabilities and make recommendations for goals, objectives, specially designed instruction, placement, and adaptation/modifications; participate on the multidisciplinary team; and instruct K-12 youth with disabilities.

HPE 315 Prerequisite: Successful completion of HPE 300. Prerequisite or Corequisite: HPE 355.

HPE 318. Health Education Curriculum & Instruction + Field. 4 Credits.

Designed to provide students with the foundational knowledge needed for teaching a quality and comprehensive K-12 Health Education curriculum in public school settings. In this course, students will a) analyze the essential components of quality health education (policy and environment, curriculum, instruction, and assessment), b) examine the characteristics of effective health education curriculum and instruction, c) evaluate best pedagogical practices through observing veteran teachers, d) engage in Pennsylvania Department of Education Stage 2 Field experience in a K-12 Health Education environment, e) plan a health education unit of instruction utilizing functional information, skills-based instruction, and appropriate developmental practices and participatory methods, and f) engage with the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) Model, CDC Adolescent Risk Factors, and the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBSS). Students will engage in classroom observations (Pennsylvania Department of Education [PDE] Stage 2 Field Experience) hours throughout the semester to analyze effective teaching in health education.

HPE 318 Prerequisite: Successful completion of HPE 108, HPE 186, HPE 220, and HPE 225, with minimum grades of D-; and Teacher Candidacy. Prerequisite or Corequisite: HPE 338.

HPE 330. Strategies for Elementary Physical Education. 3 Credits.

Designed to provide students with the foundational knowledge needed for teaching an elementary physical education curriculum in K-12 public schools. In this course, students will a) engage in a developmentally appropriate curriculum and assessments, b) experience best instructional practices, and c) utilize pedagogical content knowledge to plan and implement teaching different segments within elementary physical education lessons. Activities include locomotors, manipulatives, dance, and gymnastics movements and games. The goal of this course is to provide students with opportunities to gain knowledge and skills for implementing a quality elementary physical education course or lesson(s).

HPE 330 Prerequisite or Corequisite: HPE 108, HPE 186, HPE 220, and HPE 225.

HPE 331. Strategies for Water Safety and Swim Instruction. 2 Credits.

This course is designed to provide Health and Physical Education Teacher Certification students with the foundational knowledge needed for teaching water safety curriculum in K-12 public schools. In this course, students will a) engage in a developmentally appropriate curriculum and assessments, b) experience best instructional practices, and c) utilize pedagogical content knowledge to plan and implement teaching different segments within a water safety educational lesson. Activities will include swim skills and aquatic games. The goal of this course is to provide students with opportunities to gain knowledge and skills for implementing a quality water safety education course or lesson(s).

HPE 331 Prerequisite or Corequisite: HPE 108, HPE 186, HPE 220, and HPE 225.

HPE 332. Strategies for K-12 Adventure Education & Outdoor Pursuits. 2 Credits.

This course is designed to provide students with the foundational knowledge needed for teaching an adventure and outdoor pursuits education curriculum in K-12 public schools. In this course, students will a) engage in a developmentally appropriate curriculum and assessments, b) experience best instructional practices, and c) utilize pedagogical content knowledge to plan and implement teaching different segments within an adventure and outdoor pursuits education lesson. The goal of this course is to provide students with opportunities to gain knowledge and skills for the implementation of a quality adventure and outdoor pursuits education course and or lesson(s).

HPE 332 Prerequisite or Corequisite: HPE 108, HPE 186, HPE 220, and HPE 225.

HPE 334. Strategies for Secondary Education. 3 Credits.

This course is designed to provide students with the foundational knowledge needed for teaching a secondary physical education curriculum in K-12 public schools. In this course, students will a) engage in a developmentally appropriate curriculum and assessments, b) experience best instructional practices, and c) utilize pedagogical content knowledge to plan and implement teaching different segments within a secondary physical education lesson. Activities will include invasion, net/wall, striking/fielding and lifetime (dance II, golf) activities & games. The goal of this course is to provide students with opportunities to gain knowledge and skills for the implementation of a quality secondary physical education course and/or lesson(s).

HPE 334 Prerequisite: Successful completion of HPE 108, HPE 186, HPE 220, and HPE 225.

HPE 335. Strategies for Inclusion in Health and Physical Education. 3 Credits.

This course is designed to provide Health and Physical Education majors and Adapted Physical Activity Minors with the skills, knowledge and attitudes: 1) to provide individuals with disabilities appropriate physical education/activity in inclusive settings, 2) to prepare participants with disabilities for lifetime physical activity and fitness pursuits in the school and community settings, 3) to advocate for appropriate physical education/activities for individuals with disabilities; and 4) to make appropriate modifications to increase successful participation of individuals with disabilities to the maximal extent possible in the general physical education class/community-based settings.

HPE 335 Prerequisite: Successful completion of HPE 108, HPE 186, HPE 220, and HPE 225. Prerequisite or Corequisite: HPE 315.

HPE 338. Strategies for K-12 Health Education. 3 Credits.

Designed to prepare students with the opportunity to learn and engage in quality health education teaching behaviors and classroom management strategies, while focusing on the instructional implementation of appropriate K-12 health education content and engaging, student-centered, and skills-based instructional strategies.

HPE 338 Prerequisite: Successful completion of HPE 108, HPE 186, HPE 220, and HPE 230. Prerequisite or Corequisite: HPE 318.

HPE 340. Strategies for K-12 Fitness Education. 3 Credits.

This course is designed to provide Health and Physical Education Teacher Certification students with the foundational knowledge needed for teaching a fitness education curriculum in K-12 public schools. In this course, students will a) engage in a developmentally appropriate curriculum and assessments, b) experience best instructional practices, and c) utilize pedagogical content knowledge to plan and implement teaching different segments within a fitness education lesson. Activities will include fitness movements and games. The goal of this course is to provide students with opportunities to gain knowledge and skills for the implementation of a quality fitness education course and or lesson(s).

HPE 340 Prerequisite: Successful completion of HPE 108, HPE 186, HPE 220, and HPE 225.

HPE 347. Software Applications and Assessment HPE. 3 Credits.

Students apply word processing and graphics software to produce knowledge tests, worksheets, skill checklists, certificates of merit, and public relations handouts. Spreadsheet software will be applied to budget and inventory projects. Grading, crossword puzzle, computer-assisted instruction, and physical fitness assessment software also will be applied. Students also will learn e-mail.

HPE 360. Path for Adapted Physical Activity Specialists. 3 Credits.

Study of common disabling conditions with regard to anatomical and physiological changes and the modifications needed to be made during physical activity to be safe, successful and follow best practice.

Equivalent courses: KIN 360

HPE 362. Assessment and Programming Adapt Phy Act. 3 Credits.

For students who want to specialize in adapted physical education. To improve students' understanding of evaluation and programming in the psychomotor domain for special populations. Principles of therapeutic exercise, and guidelines for exercise programs for those disabilities commonly seen in schools and fitness centers.

Equivalent courses: KIN 362

HPE 400. Professional Seminar - Adapted Physical Activity. 3 Credits.

Issues and current events in the professional development of adapted physical activity specialists including communication and collaboration with related personnel; understanding requirements for job applications, resume building, and grant writing; professionalism; and current topics such as certification, ethics, and public relations.

HPE 400 has recommended prerequisites of HPE 205, HPE 206, and HPE 362 but does not require them.

Equivalent courses: KIN 400

HPE 403. Health and Physical Education Practicum. 6 Credits.

Designed to provide certification candidates with the opportunity to effectively implement best teaching practices though planned field experiences in health and physical education. The candidates will utilize their field experience to demonstrate a) professionalism, b) best practices with curriculum, assessment, and instruction, c) the implementation of a positive learning environment and d) reflection of the classroom experiences. Candidates will analyze day-to-day and overall health and physical education teaching responsibilities through working directly with a mentor teacher. Students will also participate in a weekly practicum seminar to overview course content. Students will engage in 5 hours per week, 50 hours total (25 hours of physical education, 25 hours of health education) throughout 10 weeks (Pennsylvania Department of Education Stage 3 Field Experience) of the semester to analyze effective teaching in health and physical education.

HPE 403 Prerequisite: Successful completion of HPE 304 and HPE 318; and Teacher Candidacy.

HPE 489. Student Teaching: Elementary. 6 Credits.

Within this course the goal is to immerse teacher candidates into the world of public school education and challenge them to apply both content knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge within the elementary school setting. It focuses on developing teacher candidates' oral communication skills. Teacher candidates will specifically be challenged to design and effectively deliver both skills-based health education and physical education instruction. Student teaching will emphasize their ability to: differentiate instruction, design developmentally appropriate learning progressions, integrate technology, assess student learning, demonstrate proficient oral communication skills, advocate for health and physical education, design and implement a Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program (CSPAP), and design a professional growth plan.

HPE 489 Prerequisite: Successful completion of HPE 205, HPE 206, HPE 300, HPE 304, HPE 305, and HPE 403; ACT 120 clearances scanned into TK20; Teacher Candidacy; and a SHAPE America student membership.

Gen Ed Attribute: Speaking Emphasis

Distance education offering may be available.

HPE 490. Student Teaching: Secondary. 6 Credits.

Within this course the goal is to immerse teacher candidates into the world of public school education and challenge them to apply both content knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge within the elementary and secondary school setting. It focuses on developing teacher candidates' oral communication skills. Teacher candidates will specifically be challenged to design and effectively deliver both skills-based health education and physical education instruction. Student teaching will emphasize their ability to: differentiate instruction, design developmentally appropriate learning progressions, integrate technology, assess student learning, demonstrate proficient oral communication skills, advocate for health and physical education, design and implement a wellness intervention based on the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) initiative, construct a professionalism project, and design a professional growth plan.

HPE 490 Prerequisite: Successful completion of HPE 205, HPE 206, HPE 300, HPE 304, HPE 305, and HPE 403; ACT 120 clearances scanned into TK20; Teacher Candidacy; and a SHAPE America student membership.

Gen Ed Attribute: Speaking Emphasis

Distance education offering may be available.